Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Careers in Chicago, IL: pay and employment for 660 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 16980), which includes Chicago, Naperville and Elgin and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Chicago city limits. It spans Illinois and Indiana.
Quick answer
In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area (CBSA 16980), BLS OEWS counted 4,513,280 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $54,720 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($344,960), Airline Pilot ($293,490), Air Traffic Controller ($189,780). The largest occupations are Material Handler (157,920), Operations Manager (122,930), Home Health and Personal Care Aides (108,520).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area at 103.6 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 4% above the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Chicago, IL.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- CEO$344,960 median · 3,610 employed
- Airline Pilot$293,490 median · 6,360 employed
- Air Traffic Controller$189,780 median · 850 employed
- Pediatrician$188,340 median · 860 employed
- IT Manager$173,760 median · 24,950 employed
- Financial Manager$168,810 median · 41,590 employed
- Natural Sciences Managers$167,040 median · 2,270 employed
- Lawyer$165,660 median · 28,320 employed
- Marketing Manager$165,340 median · 17,400 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$163,430 median · 6,670 employed
Largest occupations
- Material Handler157,920 employed · $40,550 median
- Operations Manager122,930 employed · $109,390 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides108,520 employed · $38,180 median
- Registered Nurse100,240 employed · $100,490 median
- Cashier99,240 employed · $35,010 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers97,280 employed · $34,630 median
- Sales Associate96,950 employed · $35,820 median
- Stocker79,850 employed · $38,450 median
- Customer Service Representative75,240 employed · $47,100 median
- Janitor70,000 employed · $38,470 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$135,080 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$126,200 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$124,120 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Power Plant Operator$123,540 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$123,430 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$115,780 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$111,370 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$111,260 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$107,810 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$105,450 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Chicago, IL
Paralegal$70,550 medianCRNA$265,880 medianRegistered Nurse$100,490 medianDental Hygienist$100,260 medianAccountant$82,360 medianLawyer$165,660 medianDentist$156,100 medianElectrician$102,350 medianPharmacist$140,880 medianMedical Assistant$47,270 medianCNA$46,940 medianLPN$78,070 medianNurse Practitioner$131,740 medianDental Assistant$48,950 medianAnesthesiologist$77,770 medianProject Manager$105,320 medianPhysical Therapist$105,720 medianSurgical Tech$66,360 medianReal Estate Agent$61,790 medianMRI Tech$100,730 medianPhysician Assistant$127,940 medianPhlebotomist$47,190 medianOptometrist$145,630 medianPsychiatrist$258,750 medianArchitect$81,790 medianBartender$31,200 medianSterile Processing Technician$48,630 medianRespiratory Therapist$87,060 medianHR Manager$156,770 medianUX Designer$87,920 medianPharmacy Technician$46,820 medianVeterinarian$148,730 medianPediatrician$188,340 medianData Scientist$107,640 medianOccupational Therapist$99,860 medianActuary$113,730 medianRadiology Tech$82,140 medianExecutive Assistant$77,770 medianHVAC Technician$77,960 medianElectrical Engineer$113,520 medianWelder$52,650 medianMechanical Engineer$102,070 medianConstruction Manager$117,280 medianMarketing Manager$165,340 medianCivil Engineer$100,160 medianTruck Driver$62,300 medianAir Traffic Controller$189,780 medianPlumber$103,380 medianOperations Manager$109,390 medianGraphic Designer$66,490 medianNeurologist$136,030 medianCEO$344,960 medianServer$31,200 medianProperty Manager$77,980 medianClinical Psychologist$85,390 medianWeb Developer$96,870 medianAdministrative Assistant$50,440 medianOffice Manager$71,730 medianFinancial Advisor$113,210 medianNetwork Engineer$143,800 medianVet Tech$47,820 medianPhysical Therapy Assistant$72,230 medianChiropractor$72,440 medianInterior Designer$76,570 medianLibrarian$66,250 medianForensic Scientist$112,790 medianAudiologist$100,930 medianCreative Director$104,570 medianUnderwriter$99,840 medianReal Estate Broker$67,320 medianSales Manager$158,690 medianLineman$123,430 medianDiesel Mechanic$65,680 medianMechanic$55,320 medianUltrasound Tech$103,080 medianConstruction Worker$60,890 medianMortician$81,440 medianAerospace Engineer$134,510 medianMedical Coder$57,970 medianCarpenter$80,440 medianHome Inspector$82,640 medianSchool Psychologist$90,620 medianBank Teller$44,540 medianChemical Engineer$110,760 medianEpidemiologist$103,780 median
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All 660 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $40,550U.S. $40,240 | $43,140 | 157,920 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $109,390U.S. $105,770 | $143,740 | 122,930 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,180U.S. $35,800 | $38,490 | 108,520 | n/a | n/a |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $100,490U.S. $97,550 | $97,930 | 100,240 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $35,010U.S. $32,880 | $35,760 | 99,240 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $34,630U.S. $31,200 | $34,690 | 97,280 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $35,820U.S. $35,410 | $39,370 | 96,950 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,450U.S. $37,330 | $40,700 | 79,850 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,100U.S. $44,770 | $49,800 | 75,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,470U.S. $36,840 | $41,400 | 70,000 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,330U.S. $45,010 | $49,620 | 66,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $62,300U.S. $58,640 | $65,170 | 62,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $70,710U.S. $69,990 | $83,770 | 55,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,200U.S. $35,230 | $35,650 | 54,100 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50,440U.S. $47,540 | $54,630 | 50,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $39,990U.S. $38,020 | $44,360 | 48,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $43,650U.S. $44,650 | $46,020 | 47,970 | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $37,840U.S. $36,780 | $39,820 | 46,770 | n/a | n/a |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,940U.S. $42,260 | $46,610 | 45,850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $78,390U.S. $63,970 | $78,800 | 45,840 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $58,020U.S. $49,590 | $58,910 | 45,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,930U.S. $37,390 | $40,450 | 41,690 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $168,810U.S. $166,570 | $191,110 | 41,590 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $82,360U.S. $83,680 | $91,990 | 41,360 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $134,380U.S. $135,980 | $141,640 | 40,370 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $75,350U.S. $72,080 | $85,490 | 38,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $105,090U.S. $101,860 | $116,590 | 37,510 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $51,440U.S. $50,670 | $54,100 | 35,660 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,950U.S. $44,860 | $54,780 | 34,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $71,730U.S. $69,500 | $74,970 | 33,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $98,970U.S. $72,040 | $97,150 | 32,790 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $80,400U.S. $78,760 | $90,330 | 30,970 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,060U.S. $38,010 | $40,270 | 30,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $42,650U.S. $44,080 | $47,000 | 30,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,200U.S. $34,340 | $35,740 | 28,750 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $165,660U.S. $159,670 | $187,420 | 28,320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $35,410U.S. $35,320 | $36,980 | 27,100 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,900U.S. $48,520 | $55,440 | 26,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $60,890U.S. $47,120 | $69,180 | 26,690 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $78,210U.S. $75,940 | $83,190 | 26,470 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $145,370U.S. $141,900 | $158,230 | 26,170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,740U.S. $45,260 | $50,030 | 26,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $158,690U.S. $148,270 | $170,050 | 25,390 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $45,280U.S. $39,150 | $46,090 | 25,160 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $173,760U.S. $175,140 | $184,810 | 24,950 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $100,760U.S. $78,660 | $122,170 | 24,080 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,230U.S. $48,570 | $52,850 | 23,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $107,810U.S. $76,210 | $99,230 | 22,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,950U.S. $46,420 | $49,980 | 22,320 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $43,290U.S. $43,220 | $45,270 | 21,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $81,170U.S. $83,050 | $90,910 | 21,760 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $105,320U.S. $102,320 | $113,740 | 21,040 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $76,500U.S. $74,450 | $77,120 | 20,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $55,320U.S. $50,620 | $59,320 | 20,140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,680U.S. $45,930 | $48,370 | 20,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $60,730U.S. $61,860 | $65,640 | 19,680 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $68,330U.S. $62,890 | $71,290 | 19,280 | n/a | n/a |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $37,310U.S. $35,510 | $40,710 | 18,260 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,200U.S. $33,980 | $33,710 | 18,100 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,180U.S. $36,280 | $38,570 | 17,960 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $102,350U.S. $63,190 | $94,450 | 17,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,610U.S. $34,980 | $37,220 | 17,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $165,340U.S. $166,790 | $173,020 | 17,400 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $78,000U.S. $64,370 | $81,000 | 17,300 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $43,050U.S. $38,140 | $45,740 | 17,180 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $101,750U.S. $102,740 | $112,680 | 17,150 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $94,820U.S. $265,930 | $200,780 | 16,950 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $123,090U.S. $123,860 | $142,020 | 16,680 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,680U.S. $47,160 | $55,050 | 16,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,180U.S. $45,930 | $50,290 | 16,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,820U.S. $45,750 | $47,020 | 15,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,270U.S. $45,690 | $47,080 | 15,640 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,600U.S. $59,350 | $70,180 | 15,580 | n/a | n/a |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,180U.S. $47,920 | $52,260 | 15,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $103,490U.S. $105,850 | $107,270 | 14,660 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $82,820U.S. $59,280 | $80,110 | 14,560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $78,510U.S. $77,710 | $83,020 | 14,260 | n/a | n/a |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $80,440U.S. $60,580 | $83,110 | 14,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,290U.S. $37,450 | $40,800 | 14,010 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $117,280U.S. $114,990 | $120,530 | 13,850 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $35,830U.S. $36,560 | $38,300 | 13,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,960U.S. $48,500 | $53,710 | 13,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $64,790U.S. $59,550 | $72,040 | 13,550 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $111,260U.S. $79,920 | $108,300 | 13,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $31,720U.S. $31,200 | $34,930 | 13,390 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $101,760U.S. $102,440 | $107,040 | 12,750 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $103,380U.S. $63,800 | $96,430 | 12,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $45,020U.S. $46,800 | $51,790 | 12,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $35,670U.S. $35,360 | $36,550 | 12,200 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,580U.S. $35,830 | $41,720 | 12,030 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $34,260U.S. $35,790 | $39,760 | 12,000 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,850U.S. $34,810 | $37,460 | 11,910 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $69,240U.S. $62,280 | $87,860 | 11,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $85,420U.S. $79,860 | $91,510 | 11,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $70,550U.S. $62,890 | $74,920 | 11,590 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $78,070U.S. $64,400 | $77,430 | 11,420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,520U.S. $58,750 | $60,510 | 11,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $79,690U.S. $65,120 | $80,080 | 11,210 | n/a | n/a |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $43,460U.S. $41,670 | $44,750 | 11,110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $128,780U.S. $105,870 | $124,080 | 11,050 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $67,050U.S. $69,280 | $74,980 | 10,940 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $156,770U.S. $149,280 | $165,550 | 10,810 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $77,770U.S. $76,590 | $79,710 | 10,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,950U.S. $48,070 | $50,370 | 10,490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,360U.S. $30,890 | $36,000 | 10,460 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $63,750U.S. $60,550 | $64,740 | 10,320 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $79,900U.S. $82,320 | $84,480 | 10,220 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $40,490U.S. $38,770 | $44,630 | 10,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $44,540U.S. $43,030 | $43,480 | 9,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $37,230U.S. $37,160 | $39,820 | 9,920 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $64,730U.S. $64,330 | $74,160 | 9,790 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $100,160U.S. $100,840 | $106,540 | 9,760 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $41,160U.S. $45,850 | $46,280 | 9,750 | n/a | n/a |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $34,170U.S. $32,150 | $34,950 | 9,340 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $52,650U.S. $53,750 | $56,180 | 9,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $77,980U.S. $69,990 | $90,520 | 9,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Flight AttendantSOC 53-2031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $62,120U.S. $63,580 | $72,870 | 9,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.8% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $78,640U.S. $78,000 | $82,680 | 9,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $140,880U.S. $140,910 | $138,420 | 8,930 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $35,760U.S. $42,910 | $49,140 | 8,860 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $129,840U.S. $126,060 | $140,810 | 8,850 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $75,800U.S. $64,520 | $76,660 | 8,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $65,680U.S. $61,770 | $71,390 | 8,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $108,940U.S. $114,130 | $119,650 | 8,600 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $124,120U.S. $107,230 | $133,210 | 8,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,900U.S. $59,650 | $63,640 | 8,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $65,620U.S. $69,390 | $70,020 | 8,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,110U.S. $35,360 | $39,720 | 8,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,660U.S. $42,290 | $48,490 | 8,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $113,210U.S. $105,070 | $156,300 | 8,370 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $82,020U.S. $80,730 | $90,940 | 8,320 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $107,640U.S. $120,230 | $118,860 | 7,940 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $103,100U.S. $59,850 | $96,370 | 7,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $45,590U.S. $44,350 | $46,980 | 7,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $105,720U.S. $102,760 | $110,460 | 7,880 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $101,660U.S. $116,580 | $109,260 | 7,800 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $77,900U.S. $77,440 | $78,740 | 7,790 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,580U.S. $45,780 | $49,520 | 7,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $73,960U.S. $62,930 | $73,120 | 7,620 | n/a | n/a |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $80,040U.S. $76,690 | $91,650 | 7,380 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $82,350U.S. $74,260 | $91,740 | 7,360 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $77,960U.S. $61,010 | $79,340 | 7,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $98,490U.S. $97,870 | $95,200 | 7,150 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $65,200U.S. $59,050 | $70,760 | 7,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $103,170U.S. $99,130 | $108,870 | 6,950 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $102,070U.S. $104,110 | $109,570 | 6,900 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,770U.S. $62,470 | $64,510 | 6,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $113,150U.S. $106,660 | $119,840 | 6,790 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50,350U.S. $47,320 | $70,020 | 6,780 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,060U.S. $45,130 | $45,890 | 6,730 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $163,430U.S. $171,270 | $171,260 | 6,670 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,850U.S. $44,390 | $50,540 | 6,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $66,490U.S. $62,960 | $71,470 | 6,590 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50,230U.S. $48,990 | $54,770 | 6,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $131,740U.S. $132,300 | $133,040 | 6,530 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $100,260U.S. $98,100 | $95,740 | 6,470 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $101,010U.S. $107,310 | $119,970 | 6,390 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,290U.S. $37,290 | $43,130 | 6,370 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Airline PilotSOC 53-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $293,490U.S. $232,140 | $316,610 | 6,360 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $35,740U.S. $34,890 | $36,120 | 6,330 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50,770U.S. $46,330 | $53,350 | 6,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $101,070U.S. $104,590 | $109,460 | 6,270 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,180U.S. $41,300 | $45,100 | 6,220 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,490U.S. $55,570 | $64,840 | 6,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $99,860U.S. $100,330 | $101,400 | 5,960 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $156,100U.S. $170,950 | $192,460 | 5,910 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $40,410U.S. $40,140 | $42,770 | 5,910 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $82,140U.S. $80,110 | $83,590 | 5,650 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,850U.S. $52,260 | $58,140 | 5,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $44,020U.S. $44,470 | $63,090 | 5,610 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $112,150U.S. $104,920 | $120,510 | 5,510 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,740U.S. $49,400 | $70,720 | 5,480 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,660U.S. $50,690 | $52,900 | 5,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $51,280U.S. $49,230 | $54,480 | 5,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $45,030U.S. $47,180 | $45,220 | 5,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $143,800U.S. $134,050 | $146,480 | 5,400 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $79,150U.S. $80,390 | $84,340 | 5,390 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,190U.S. $45,230 | $47,420 | 5,310 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $44,260U.S. $38,630 | $48,290 | 5,270 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $33,890U.S. $35,100 | $34,350 | 5,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,790U.S. $52,830 | $58,390 | 5,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $85,390U.S. $100,580 | $96,510 | 5,030 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $105,580U.S. $104,300 | $109,300 | 5,010 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $33,750U.S. $33,580 | $34,330 | 4,960 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $84,550U.S. $58,940 | $80,440 | 4,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $77,050U.S. $74,750 | $88,860 | 4,920 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $58,300U.S. $58,470 | $59,210 | 4,920 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $41,250U.S. $40,110 | $45,140 | 4,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,100U.S. $43,350 | $45,880 | 4,780 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $73,340U.S. $76,220 | $77,960 | 4,740 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $81,740U.S. $81,100 | $93,660 | 4,630 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $83,640U.S. $78,740 | $91,010 | 4,610 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,560U.S. $48,700 | $53,860 | 4,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $53,870U.S. $50,020 | $55,810 | 4,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $57,970U.S. $51,140 | $59,350 | 4,510 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,250U.S. $58,040 | $62,440 | 4,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $35,000U.S. $32,910 | $34,640 | 4,490 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $81,790U.S. $99,280 | $93,260 | 4,460 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $52,040U.S. $54,890 | $57,740 | 4,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $37,810U.S. $35,150 | $39,520 | 4,450 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $35,160U.S. $36,910 | $36,860 | 4,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,020U.S. $50,270 | $54,540 | 4,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $113,520U.S. $120,630 | $118,210 | 4,290 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $44,650U.S. $41,340 | $45,580 | 4,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,130U.S. $35,070 | $38,320 | 4,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $62,640U.S. $61,160 | $66,990 | 4,230 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $62,920U.S. $58,260 | $64,400 | 4,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $91,070U.S. $87,520 | $101,830 | 4,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $76,220U.S. $50,260 | $72,470 | 4,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $99,840U.S. $81,370 | $106,450 | 4,060 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,390U.S. $47,030 | $52,160 | 3,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $51,280U.S. $49,100 | $55,860 | 3,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $82,090U.S. $55,440 | $81,010 | 3,900 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,200U.S. $58,450 | $60,770 | 3,890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $81,020U.S. $57,020 | $81,520 | 3,890 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $80,440U.S. $80,250 | $79,920 | 3,840 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $83,240U.S. $103,410 | $94,240 | 3,810 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $135,080U.S. $106,040 | $135,000 | 3,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $71,430U.S. $67,880 | $71,450 | 3,770 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,180U.S. $64,050 | $61,830 | 3,750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $66,250U.S. $68,270 | $75,090 | 3,740 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $41,480U.S. $39,070 | $43,210 | 3,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $86,500U.S. $88,940 | $99,710 | 3,680 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,910U.S. $48,250 | $55,230 | 3,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $87,060U.S. $82,280 | $88,400 | 3,620 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $344,960U.S. $213,990 | $357,220 | 3,610 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $72,550U.S. $72,550 | $73,520 | 3,540 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50,240U.S. $50,290 | $58,280 | 3,540 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,390U.S. $48,560 | $53,740 | 3,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $72,230U.S. $68,380 | $67,180 | 3,520 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $79,990U.S. $78,210 | $87,500 | 3,500 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $125,310U.S. $129,180 | $128,960 | 3,480 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $69,820U.S. $63,890 | $70,200 | 3,480 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $56,900U.S. $49,230 | $61,290 | 3,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,220U.S. $36,670 | $39,020 | 3,450 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $70,250U.S. $62,680 | $74,470 | 3,350 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $77,470U.S. $49,690 | $71,570 | 3,330 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $155,080U.S. $148,080 | $162,950 | 3,250 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,820U.S. $47,380 | $51,810 | 3,250 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $77,840U.S. $66,810 | $79,540 | 3,190 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $98,470U.S. $94,160 | $111,650 | 3,160 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $63,100U.S. $63,820 | $75,800 | 3,160 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,420U.S. $46,550 | $49,720 | 3,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $103,570U.S. $95,420 | $99,990 | 3,090 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $127,940U.S. $135,880 | $134,170 | 3,050 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,890U.S. $46,170 | $49,290 | 2,970 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $62,960U.S. $78,620 | $68,840 | 2,950 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,590U.S. $50,610 | $52,600 | 2,920 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $75,590U.S. $64,820 | $83,130 | 2,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,720U.S. $37,710 | $41,520 | 2,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $96,870U.S. $92,650 | $101,800 | 2,790 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $90,620U.S. $95,990 | $98,120 | 2,770 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $40,690U.S. $38,300 | $40,660 | 2,770 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $66,980U.S. $53,040 | $69,800 | 2,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,330U.S. $45,330 | $47,950 | 2,720 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $40,250U.S. $39,390 | $45,200 | 2,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,350U.S. $75,350 | $66,660 | 2,650 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,320U.S. $43,600 | $55,780 | 2,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $90,920U.S. $91,240 | $100,450 | 2,630 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $126,200U.S. $93,530 | $121,970 | 2,600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $85,040U.S. $90,360 | $100,930 | 2,590 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $45,710U.S. $47,810 | $48,170 | 2,590 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,090U.S. $65,510 | $71,830 | 2,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $92,900U.S. $83,510 | $106,950 | 2,560 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $104,570U.S. $114,850 | $116,590 | 2,560 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $77,670U.S. $60,600 | $83,400 | 2,560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,150U.S. $59,300 | $60,520 | 2,530 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $80,570U.S. $79,520 | $83,460 | 2,530 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $66,360U.S. $64,650 | $73,090 | 2,530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $52,470U.S. $58,430 | $60,940 | 2,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $80,380U.S. $77,920 | $81,020 | 2,520 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,400U.S. $39,320 | $42,200 | 2,520 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $63,780U.S. $58,100 | $69,470 | 2,490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $57,720U.S. $60,280 | $61,050 | 2,450 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $93,670U.S. $99,080 | $104,420 | 2,450 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,350U.S. $46,850 | $54,210 | 2,440 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $95,310U.S. $61,800 | $85,620 | 2,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $44,530U.S. $47,260 | $47,180 | 2,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Gambling DealersSOC 39-3011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $31,200U.S. $34,320 | $32,880 | 2,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,010U.S. $45,570 | $48,520 | 2,390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,570U.S. $39,280 | $41,400 | 2,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $105,370U.S. $117,330 | $123,130 | 2,360 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $109,720U.S. $125,470 | $122,320 | 2,310 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $39,930U.S. $35,840 | $41,630 | 2,300 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $102,260U.S. $93,790 | $103,220 | 2,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,280U.S. $51,330 | $62,340 | 2,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $103,080U.S. $96,590 | $102,670 | 2,280 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $167,040U.S. $167,220 | $174,760 | 2,270 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $41,240U.S. $56,730 | $44,880 | 2,260 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $81,360U.S. $64,950 | $86,280 | 2,250 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $101,630U.S. $90,150 | $102,080 | 2,250 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $76,570U.S. $67,190 | $88,220 | 2,250 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,240U.S. $48,590 | $56,610 | 2,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $133,210U.S. $146,910 | $145,570 | 2,190 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $39,280U.S. $38,150 | $40,560 | 2,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,630U.S. $47,700 | $52,720 | 2,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,990U.S. $38,100 | $46,860 | 2,140 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $89,980U.S. $62,120 | $84,010 | 2,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $63,240U.S. $72,110 | $71,250 | 2,120 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,940U.S. $76,910 | $80,510 | 2,120 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $58,990U.S. $55,940 | $62,070 | 2,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $102,350U.S. $62,780 | $100,620 | 2,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,210U.S. $66,800 | $78,390 | 2,090 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,100U.S. $35,760 | $40,780 | 2,090 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $100,610U.S. $79,870 | $101,600 | 2,090 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,630U.S. $47,720 | $49,670 | 2,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $73,560U.S. $76,400 | $73,620 | 2,030 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $43,460U.S. $45,920 | $44,430 | 1,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,860U.S. $45,670 | $49,120 | 1,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $68,580U.S. $61,660 | $70,210 | 1,940 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $100,730U.S. $95,480 | $96,640 | 1,930 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $44,280U.S. $41,590 | $44,010 | 1,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $55,890U.S. $68,080 | $62,560 | 1,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $109,680U.S. $104,620 | $111,210 | 1,870 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,830U.S. $43,960 | $42,680 | 1,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $78,620U.S. $78,760 | $80,340 | 1,850 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $82,640U.S. $74,690 | $84,690 | 1,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $123,430U.S. $95,320 | $112,230 | 1,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $56,980U.S. $53,830 | $62,800 | 1,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $68,050U.S. $79,940 | $81,230 | 1,810 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $63,390U.S. $65,750 | $67,480 | 1,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $70,570U.S. $66,770 | $67,450 | 1,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,440U.S. $35,880 | $38,980 | 1,780 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $39,200U.S. $40,130 | $41,730 | 1,780 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $39,640U.S. $38,290 | $40,980 | 1,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $79,290U.S. $60,020 | $80,080 | 1,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $101,960U.S. $84,620 | $112,080 | 1,760 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,160U.S. $50,160 | $55,760 | 1,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $44,320U.S. $42,240 | $44,260 | 1,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $67,840U.S. $72,300 | $68,150 | 1,710 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,740U.S. $45,250 | $49,000 | 1,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,770U.S. $391,490 | $165,060 | 1,700 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,820U.S. $60,810 | $63,640 | 1,690 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $45,560U.S. $47,450 | $45,920 | 1,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $98,170U.S. $66,270 | $97,480 | 1,640 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $77,860U.S. $80,340 | $83,070 | 1,620 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,590U.S. $74,330 | $75,990 | 1,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,450U.S. $95,200 | $82,370 | 1,600 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $85,510U.S. $78,190 | $87,290 | 1,590 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,810U.S. $44,660 | $52,040 | 1,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,330U.S. $49,450 | $65,400 | 1,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $121,910U.S. $122,930 | $118,990 | 1,570 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $113,730U.S. $130,000 | $129,500 | 1,560 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $67,610U.S. $66,270 | $78,200 | 1,560 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $74,180U.S. $76,580 | $75,040 | 1,550 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $148,730U.S. $130,100 | $162,730 | 1,530 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,100U.S. $44,580 | $49,290 | 1,520 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| PhysicistSOC 19-2012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $137,140U.S. $172,250 | $138,950 | 1,510 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $62,370U.S. $61,540 | $68,670 | 1,510 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,310U.S. $60,070 | $62,950 | 1,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $74,730U.S. $65,700 | $76,530 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $87,920U.S. $104,000 | $101,550 | 1,470 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,440U.S. $79,200 | $79,400 | 1,470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersSOC 53-7121 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,420U.S. $58,870 | $59,070 | 1,460 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $133,800U.S. $133,000 | $147,410 | 1,440 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,380U.S. $49,610 | $53,670 | 1,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $74,890U.S. $66,120 | $73,840 | 1,430 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,750U.S. $51,850 | $53,450 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All OtherSOC 25-1069 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $63,470U.S. $72,990 | $70,170 | 1,430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.6% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $225,080U.S. $244,180 | $223,510 | 1,430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $63,670U.S. $62,130 | $64,270 | 1,430 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,750U.S. $50,990 | $60,160 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,730U.S. $39,630 | $42,960 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $40,390U.S. $37,080 | $41,200 | 1,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $56,410U.S. $46,680 | $56,390 | 1,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,320U.S. $50,580 | $50,550 | 1,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $41,220 | not published | 1,410 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $58,390U.S. $74,310 | $70,810 | 1,340 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $62,670U.S. $61,560 | $74,020 | 1,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,850U.S. $50,140 | $54,060 | 1,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,950U.S. $47,670 | $51,000 | 1,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $147,490U.S. $139,500 | $146,080 | 1,260 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,270U.S. $48,280 | $55,480 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,530U.S. $57,080 | $74,090 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,620U.S. $87,990 | $95,550 | 1,240 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,200U.S. $37,360 | $38,550 | 1,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,730U.S. $46,570 | $53,450 | 1,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,440U.S. $38,950 | $41,230 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $62,390U.S. $54,210 | $62,320 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $115,780U.S. $78,620 | $110,200 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,520U.S. $35,670 | $40,580 | 1,200 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $71,740U.S. $71,900 | $76,750 | 1,190 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $145,630U.S. $136,570 | $144,330 | 1,160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,250U.S. $42,290 | $47,810 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $42,840U.S. $39,680 | $44,230 | 1,150 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $80,060U.S. $75,440 | $83,940 | 1,140 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $62,100U.S. $60,390 | $66,160 | 1,140 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $208,000U.S. $292,910 | $233,250 | 1,120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,150U.S. $45,760 | $49,060 | 1,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,440U.S. $48,430 | $51,510 | 1,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-2099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $82,230U.S. $81,490 | $93,340 | 1,100 | Bachelor's degree | +7.1% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $133,860U.S. $161,740 | $139,310 | 1,080 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,660U.S. $60,170 | $61,310 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $37,010U.S. $37,680 | $37,620 | 1,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $52,480U.S. $46,380 | $51,270 | 1,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 1,050 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,800U.S. $66,150 | $63,720 | 1,040 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,670U.S. $54,920 | $55,160 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $76,730U.S. $78,580 | $77,350 | 1,020 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,890U.S. $35,660 | $41,160 | 1,020 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,370U.S. $56,460 | $75,670 | 1,010 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $85,310U.S. $82,220 | $96,740 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $85,120U.S. $96,980 | $99,290 | 990 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $95,080U.S. $115,210 | $114,690 | 990 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,520U.S. $67,960 | $80,240 | 970 | n/a | n/a |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $68,310U.S. $51,220 | $68,020 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $335,550 | $239,200 or more | 960 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $55,850U.S. $49,500 | $57,900 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,690U.S. $58,340 | $93,270 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,820U.S. $110,840 | $93,610 | 920 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $42,860U.S. $43,380 | $44,790 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,950U.S. $74,090 | $60,600 | 910 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,950U.S. $64,830 | $67,180 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $70,570U.S. $66,140 | $72,260 | 890 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,760U.S. $60,850 | $57,310 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $188,340U.S. $210,040 | $219,140 | 860 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $44,540U.S. $38,630 | $45,230 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $66,830U.S. $79,870 | $73,520 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $44,370U.S. $40,960 | $45,690 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $146,580U.S. $109,910 | $131,010 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Air Traffic ControllerSOC 53-2021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $189,780U.S. $148,080 | $174,320 | 850 | Associate's degree | +1.7% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $265,880U.S. $236,590 | $285,110 | 840 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,870U.S. $38,120 | $39,290 | 840 | n/a | n/a |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,200U.S. $35,450 | $40,130 | 840 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $157,420U.S. $123,220 | $171,200 | 840 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $78,930U.S. $80,260 | $82,520 | 830 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,750U.S. $65,790 | $90,390 | 830 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,210U.S. $49,880 | $55,600 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $56,710U.S. $58,650 | $59,140 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $41,130U.S. $39,200 | $42,710 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $57,210U.S. $52,230 | $58,750 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $98,840U.S. $89,320 | $104,030 | 800 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Real Estate BrokerSOC 41-9021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,320U.S. $73,220 | $82,190 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $69,400U.S. $68,120 | $72,820 | 800 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $93,590U.S. $62,370 | $95,960 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $57,470U.S. $54,240 | $60,320 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $89,960U.S. $90,390 | $93,820 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $104,070U.S. $124,900 | $113,830 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,680U.S. $98,920 | $94,030 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,990U.S. $36,300 | $43,400 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $63,820U.S. $77,640 | $66,570 | 760 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,460U.S. $48,220 | $50,050 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.0% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,370U.S. $74,990 | $95,720 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $80,340U.S. $53,340 | $80,770 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,700U.S. $40,410 | $40,680 | 720 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,650U.S. $46,170 | $46,790 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Nuclear EngineerSOC 17-2161 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $134,510U.S. $133,970 | $141,630 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | +0.4% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $81,440U.S. $55,010 | $81,660 | 710 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $63,170U.S. $54,430 | $58,210 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $60,380U.S. $55,090 | $66,570 | 690 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $60,120U.S. $64,070 | $68,690 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4191 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $45,100U.S. $48,750 | $47,550 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.5% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $226,060U.S. $256,560 | $251,910 | 680 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $105,450U.S. $77,970 | $109,570 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,360U.S. $66,940 | $71,020 | 670 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,700U.S. $107,110 | $118,370 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,350U.S. $62,200 | $104,580 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersSOC 49-2092 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $114,670U.S. $56,210 | $92,230 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.4% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,750U.S. $100,390 | $103,330 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $65,780U.S. $62,520 | $69,700 | 650 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $123,540U.S. $102,040 | $116,150 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Medical Appliance TechniciansSOC 51-9082 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,310U.S. $48,030 | $50,500 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $39,070U.S. $40,450 | $42,070 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,260U.S. $50,960 | $62,400 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $100,560U.S. $93,250 | $101,850 | 620 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersSOC 51-8093 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $111,370U.S. $96,710 | $100,730 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $155,340U.S. $149,230 | $158,850 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $100,390U.S. $88,720 | $108,070 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| ActorSOC 27-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 610 | Some college, no degree | +0.0% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $258,750U.S. $281,870 | $268,830 | 600 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $63,310U.S. $68,020 | $64,610 | 600 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,850U.S. $49,120 | $62,600 | 600 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4034 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,980U.S. $50,620 | $51,390 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,330U.S. $37,180 | $59,660 | 590 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersSOC 39-1013 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $68,260U.S. $63,820 | $68,340 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,890U.S. $39,990 | $50,260 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,680U.S. $48,690 | $54,970 | 580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $125,650U.S. $130,220 | $135,240 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $87,060U.S. $57,430 | $80,260 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Rail Car RepairersSOC 49-3043 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $62,250U.S. $67,530 | $67,570 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,070U.S. $92,100 | $73,830 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive FirersSOC 53-4022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $72,180U.S. $68,840 | $70,790 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $62,650U.S. $69,250 | $73,490 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,420U.S. $62,280 | $63,030 | 550 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| AnimatorSOC 27-1014 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,200U.S. $102,030 | $93,820 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,730U.S. $35,240 | $38,100 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,670U.S. $55,690 | $76,230 | 550 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,880U.S. $47,880 | $52,150 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsSOC 27-2023 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $51,600U.S. $40,710 | $58,540 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.2% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,020U.S. $42,540 | $49,290 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,120U.S. $58,930 | $74,750 | 540 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersSOC 51-2031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,630U.S. $53,710 | $49,310 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.0% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50,360U.S. $51,610 | $53,240 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $96,060U.S. $59,570 | $84,530 | 520 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,870U.S. $39,460 | $40,050 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical TechniciansSOC 53-3011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,730U.S. $35,450 | $37,190 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Court ReporterSOC 27-3092 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $76,790U.S. $72,420 | $77,220 | 510 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -0.1% |
| OphthalmologistSOC 29-1241 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $284,630U.S. $300,080 | $258,770 | 510 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.5% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $74,510 | not published | 500 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| BailiffsSOC 33-3011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50,660U.S. $56,600 | $53,940 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $135,630U.S. $140,300 | $143,490 | 490 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,550U.S. $101,110 | $104,140 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,940U.S. $79,350 | $85,640 | 490 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,470U.S. $47,340 | $59,690 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,860U.S. $101,370 | $107,600 | 480 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Gambling Cage WorkersSOC 43-3041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,710U.S. $37,580 | $42,890 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.1% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,700U.S. $57,510 | $58,970 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Nuclear TechnicianSOC 19-4051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,990U.S. $110,240 | $100,150 | 470 | Associate's degree | +1.1% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,360U.S. $83,820 | $87,810 | 470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2097 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,130U.S. $52,600 | $69,960 | 470 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Bicycle RepairersSOC 49-3091 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,250U.S. $42,780 | $39,310 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4035 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,360U.S. $52,800 | $59,110 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Materials ScientistsSOC 19-2032 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,340U.S. $117,790 | $140,350 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,990U.S. $52,540 | $58,260 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| Religious Workers, All OtherSOC 21-2099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,210U.S. $45,280 | $54,130 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,390U.S. $50,890 | $49,270 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Sound EngineerSOC 27-4014 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,140U.S. $73,130 | $70,300 | 450 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.1% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,560U.S. $37,640 | $42,800 | 450 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,860U.S. $48,540 | $53,500 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,230U.S. $44,810 | $42,080 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,530U.S. $92,460 | $84,050 | 440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,460U.S. $91,640 | $94,650 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,720U.S. $122,570 | $121,590 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,310U.S. $109,270 | $120,870 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,950U.S. $83,910 | $102,010 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,030U.S. $35,680 | $38,460 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,660U.S. $78,350 | $83,810 | 410 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,980U.S. $35,060 | $44,190 | 410 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,180U.S. $105,650 | $124,190 | 380 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Forest and Conservation TechniciansSOC 19-4071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,630U.S. $54,560 | $54,010 | 380 | Associate's degree | -2.1% |
| Social Work Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1113 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,890U.S. $77,570 | $83,490 | 380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,920U.S. $76,400 | $79,340 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,780U.S. $58,170 | $66,670 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto DamageSOC 13-1032 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,730U.S. $78,240 | $71,570 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -8.7% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,760U.S. $125,040 | $121,240 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,710U.S. $73,010 | $65,170 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Agricultural Equipment OperatorsSOC 45-2091 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,080U.S. $41,730 | $47,750 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +8.6% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,900U.S. $56,550 | $72,000 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,720U.S. $117,860 | $126,180 | 350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsSOC 33-2021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,400U.S. $75,920 | $74,460 | 350 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.2% |
| Transportation Workers, All OtherSOC 53-6099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,370U.S. $45,650 | $47,890 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1111 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,040U.S. $76,590 | $73,850 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,460U.S. $61,960 | $58,800 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $462,620U.S. $414,010 | $398,860 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,810U.S. $87,820 | $96,520 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,830U.S. $100,310 | $96,480 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1193 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,880U.S. $77,270 | $69,120 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and AthletesSOC 13-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,410U.S. $82,890 | $74,660 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,540U.S. $71,550 | $75,480 | 320 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,700U.S. $98,070 | $100,270 | 320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Law Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1112 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,810U.S. $128,500 | $122,890 | 320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,110U.S. $51,320 | $55,790 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Pourers and Casters, MetalSOC 51-4052 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,680U.S. $51,810 | $59,700 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.0% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,710U.S. $47,920 | $53,810 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Survey ResearchersSOC 19-3022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,080U.S. $69,460 | $76,900 | 310 | Master's degree | -4.8% |
| Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1067 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,040U.S. $84,290 | $91,010 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-2099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 300 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling InvestigatorsSOC 33-9031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,100U.S. $43,370 | $51,980 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.8% |
| Hoist and Winch OperatorsSOC 53-7041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $118,210U.S. $56,450 | $116,800 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,060U.S. $63,420 | $72,030 | 290 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Athletes and Sports CompetitorsSOC 27-2021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $66,710 | not published | 290 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| TapersSOC 47-2082 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,180U.S. $68,270 | $105,620 | 290 | No formal educational credential | -1.6% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,560U.S. $51,520 | $51,620 | 290 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,840U.S. $51,440 | $61,500 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Set and Exhibit DesignersSOC 27-1027 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $75,240 | not published | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationSOC 37-3012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,550U.S. $46,340 | $51,940 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,660U.S. $47,630 | $55,370 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Word Processors and TypistsSOC 43-9022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,370U.S. $49,280 | $57,320 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Gambling ManagersSOC 11-9071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,170U.S. $93,220 | $90,630 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,790U.S. $72,060 | $105,710 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1063 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,360U.S. $123,920 | $124,370 | 260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Proofreaders and Copy MarkersSOC 43-9081 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,970U.S. $51,120 | $53,250 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -0.9% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,590U.S. $112,860 | $108,990 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Food Science TechniciansSOC 19-4013 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,630U.S. $52,130 | $71,440 | 250 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,210U.S. $75,420 | $76,590 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,180U.S. $48,150 | $77,240 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,520U.S. $49,000 | $56,840 | 250 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Emergency Management DirectorsSOC 11-9161 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,130U.S. $93,330 | $100,660 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,360U.S. $78,850 | $87,380 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| TailorSOC 51-6052 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,630U.S. $41,640 | $47,730 | 240 | No formal educational credential | -8.8% |
| UpholsterersSOC 51-6093 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,380U.S. $46,340 | $44,160 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Etchers and EngraversSOC 51-9194 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,880U.S. $43,310 | $46,070 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| AudiologistSOC 29-1181 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,930U.S. $95,780 | $101,120 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
| ShampooersSOC 39-5093 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,990U.S. $32,600 | $33,730 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +5.6% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $114,030U.S. $101,920 | $122,130 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Library Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1082 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,060U.S. $80,340 | $79,910 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Exercise PhysiologistSOC 29-1128 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,570U.S. $59,460 | $67,920 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +12.8% |
| Agricultural InspectorsSOC 45-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,790U.S. $49,940 | $65,020 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,950U.S. $36,670 | $35,960 | 220 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-4061 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,120U.S. $70,070 | $66,750 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasSOC 47-5023 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,960U.S. $60,190 | $85,130 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,570U.S. $42,420 | $55,160 | 220 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,670U.S. $109,370 | $100,810 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| EpidemiologistSOC 19-1041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,780U.S. $87,220 | $99,680 | 210 | Master's degree | +18.7% |
| Animal Control WorkersSOC 33-9011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,370U.S. $45,660 | $53,330 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,540U.S. $41,600 | $44,270 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Postmasters and Mail SuperintendentsSOC 11-9131 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,130U.S. $96,660 | $101,720 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Hearing Aid SpecialistSOC 29-2092 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,320U.S. $65,160 | $67,260 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,670U.S. $44,910 | $50,720 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,250U.S. $57,550 | $51,710 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Motorcycle MechanicSOC 49-3052 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,770U.S. $48,580 | $48,530 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6062 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,600U.S. $38,760 | $39,640 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.6% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,400U.S. $73,900 | $81,360 | 190 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,590U.S. $67,820 | $64,350 | 190 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| ZoologistSOC 19-1023 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,780U.S. $76,780 | $82,050 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-2161 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,240U.S. $57,660 | $93,000 | 190 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,220U.S. $74,340 | $78,520 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $114,180U.S. $115,160 | $117,900 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Nurse MidwifeSOC 29-1161 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $115,500U.S. $134,040 | $110,960 | 180 | Master's degree | +11.5% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,510U.S. $42,770 | $45,300 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Painting, Coating, and Decorating WorkersSOC 51-9123 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,830U.S. $41,600 | $43,760 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +1.3% |
| Biochemists and BiophysicistsSOC 19-1021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,780U.S. $127,410 | $99,340 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.3% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,890U.S. $61,990 | $68,370 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2023 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,860U.S. $65,030 | $84,180 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| NeurologistSOC 29-1217 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,030U.S. $248,560 | $242,360 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.4% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSOC 41-2012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,160U.S. $36,220 | $35,880 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $114,480U.S. $103,020 | $115,340 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.7% |
| Foundry Mold and CoremakersSOC 51-4071 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,610U.S. $48,110 | $54,030 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -23.0% |
| Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $166,390U.S. $133,660 | $154,710 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -3.7% |
| Agricultural TechniciansSOC 19-4012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,310U.S. $49,630 | $58,510 | 160 | Associate's degree | +5.4% |
| Judicial Law ClerksSOC 23-1012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,640U.S. $64,920 | $61,340 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| ArchivistSOC 25-4011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,930U.S. $64,550 | $67,230 | 160 | Master's degree | +3.4% |
| Plant and System Operators, All OtherSOC 51-8099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,660U.S. $62,470 | $79,240 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Dentists, All Other SpecialistsSOC 29-1029 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $269,160U.S. $224,990 | $248,560 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.3% |
| CardiologistSOC 29-1212 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $475,590U.S. $496,010 | $416,040 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Orthotists and ProsthetistsSOC 29-2091 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,220U.S. $81,110 | $87,100 | 150 | Master's degree | +12.9% |
| Gambling Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-3019 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,990U.S. $36,310 | $40,490 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and TunersSOC 49-9063 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,170U.S. $46,420 | $60,110 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Power Distributors and DispatchersSOC 51-8012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,570U.S. $106,730 | $98,330 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.2% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9192 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,130U.S. $43,530 | $47,480 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Taxi DriverSOC 53-3054 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,770U.S. $42,100 | $38,160 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +11.5% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,500U.S. $76,870 | $78,430 | 140 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1062 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,760U.S. $85,020 | $97,130 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksSOC 43-4041 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,910U.S. $50,080 | $63,400 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherSOC 51-6099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,420U.S. $37,280 | $47,370 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.4% |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersSOC 51-9051 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,670U.S. $48,040 | $59,690 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Funeral Home ManagersSOC 11-9171 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $78,790 | not published | 130 | Associate's degree | +4.1% |
| ForesterSOC 19-1032 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,610U.S. $76,400 | $87,080 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +2.2% |
| Architecture Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,420U.S. $96,870 | $101,090 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Lighting TechnicianSOC 27-4015 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,790U.S. $68,060 | $79,610 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,420U.S. $59,320 | $61,770 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,510U.S. $134,960 | $139,810 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,300U.S. $63,520 | $64,890 | 120 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Costume AttendantsSOC 39-3092 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,180U.S. $50,400 | $50,260 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Desktop PublishersSOC 43-9031 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,130U.S. $55,290 | $61,730 | 120 | Associate's degree | -14.5% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,570U.S. $45,950 | $52,940 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
| Bridge and Lock TendersSOC 53-6011 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,110U.S. $57,700 | $76,220 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Life Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1099 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,690U.S. $93,750 | $71,050 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Medical DosimetristSOC 29-2036 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $165,620U.S. $147,470 | $160,560 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,620U.S. $82,280 | $91,030 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4032 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,660U.S. $49,080 | $41,420 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.5% |
| Chemical Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8091 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,750U.S. $78,120 | $66,660 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $81,390 | not published | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1053 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,030U.S. $94,980 | $97,930 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1061 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,050U.S. $99,650 | $84,200 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Craft ArtistsSOC 27-1012 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,200U.S. $46,080 | $51,560 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,830U.S. $42,670 | $57,600 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansSOC 49-3092 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,570U.S. $52,000 | $56,940 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.7% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,860U.S. $62,640 | $77,330 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4022 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,700U.S. $49,030 | $53,610 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.2% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Chicago, IL
- BLS source geography
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 16980
- States
- Illinois, Indiana
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Chicago, IL?
In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area (CBSA 16980), BLS OEWS counted 4,513,280 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $54,720 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($344,960), Airline Pilot ($293,490), Air Traffic Controller ($189,780).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 16980), which includes Chicago, Naperville and Elgin and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Chicago city limits. It spans Illinois and Indiana.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 16980). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs chicago”, “high paying jobs in chicago”, “careers in chicago” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).